The ratio of peaches to pomegranates is 3 : 8. If 18 pomegranates are added, the ratio of peaches to pomegranates will be 3 : 11. How many less peaches than pomegranates are there in the end?
|
Peaches |
Pomegranates |
Before |
3 u |
8 u |
Change |
|
+ 18 |
After |
3 u |
11 u |
The number of peaches at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of pomegranates added
= 11 u - 8 u
= 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of less peaches than pomegranates in the end
= 11 u - 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= 48
Answer(s): 48